2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Terracan and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 920 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Terracan 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Make Hyundai Volkswagen
Model Terracan Golf
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 168 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1242 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 55 L